7 best mobile website builders: features, pros & cons

The table below provides a quick overview of all the website builders covered in this article.

Mobile websites matter more today than desktop websites:

The conclusion is that mobile websites should be the main interaction channel, while desktop websites should only support them.

Website builders adjusted to new realities. Some build mobile-first websites, meaning they design them for mobile devices from the start. Others build desktop-first websites that are mobile-responsive.

Below, we’ll take a look at the 7 best website builders for mobile websites. We’ll explain their differences and what they’re best suited for, so you can pick the right option for your needs.

Taplink is a website builder for influencers, creators, and small businesses that promote themselves on social media. It began as a link in bio tool that redirected social media traffic to other platforms. Now, it also supports mobile website creation, although social media still remains its main focus. With Taplink, you can quickly create a funnel-style homepage for converting followers, with sections like an offer, advantages, portfolio, testimonials, and an action button.

Taplink homepage

Taplink fits both beginners and users with web design experience.

The core website-building approach is a block system. You simply add blocks one below another, like text, images, videos, forms, buttons, etc.

For more advanced designs, Taplink uses a built-in graphic editor called the Custom block. It works as a canvas where you can place elements freely, resize, move, and overlap them.

You can create a website in three ways:

Templates, website editor, and design settings in Taplink

All Taplink features are available in the browser version, so you don’t need to install a separate app. More about Taplink.

More about Taplink pricing plans.

Milkshake is the easiest mobile website builder in this list. Like Taplink, it fits users who promote themselves through social media.

Milkshake homepage

Milkshake stands out because it uses cards instead of a scrollable page. Visitors swipe left and right to navigate between them.

The cards look different and may attract attention. But there’s also a downside — people are used to scrolling down, not sideways. Because of this, they may miss important information.

Card templates, card editor, and design settings in Milkshake

Milkshake only works as an iOS and Android app — you can’t create websites in a browser.

Universe Website Builder is a more advanced tool than Taplink and Milkshake.

Universe Website Builder homepage

Universe uses a grid-based canvas. It’s similar to Taplink’s Custom block, but here you need to build the entire website using it — there’s no other option.

A grid-based canvas gives you more control over design and allows for complex layouts. But it also has a downside: people without design experience may find it difficult to use.

Universe includes 100+ ready-made templates, and they make the process easier — you just replace the text and images with your own. But keep in mind that every element still requires individual adjustment in size, style, and placement.

Templates, website editor, and content blocks in Universe Website Builder

Universe Website Builder is available in its browser and as an iOS app.

Shopify is fully built for e-commerce. It works more as a sales management platform that uses the website as a storefront for products and services. It fits both small and large online stores.

Shopify homepage

You can sell both digital and physical products, as well as subscriptions, through Shopify. You can add unlimited products, manage orders, set up shipping and tracking, and accept payments from customers around the world.

One of Shopify’s key features is multi-channel commerce. It allows its users to sell not only through their website, but also via Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and marketplaces. All products and data are synced in a single system.

Themes, website editor, and section settings in Shopify

Shopify is available in a browser and as an app for Android and iOS. The app lets you create and edit a store, manage orders, segment customers, run marketing campaigns, and view website analytics.

Wix is probably the most versatile website builder in this list. But this also comes with both advantages and disadvantages.

Wix homepage

Wix works well for creating portfolios, online stores, and blogs. But this flexibility has a trade-off — for each purpose, it has a basic set of features. For example, while you can build an online store, it won’t match Shopify in e-commerce functionality.

Wix strongly focuses on AI. It doesn’t just generate websites; it can also change layouts and themes, write text, and create images through your prompts. Wix also has an AI assistant that can give advice on website design.

Templates, website editor, and image settings in Wix

Wix has a mobile app for iOS and Android. But it mainly supports site management: analytics, payments, and domain setup. You can’t fully customize your website in the app — layouts, sections, advanced design tools, and some SEO and marketing settings are only available on desktop. You can only edit a site in the app after publishing it from a desktop.

Squarespace is a website builder focused on modern, minimalist designs. It works great for portfolios or blogs.

Squarespace homepage

You can build a site using around 200 templates. Or using AI. But keep in mind that, once the site is generated, you’ll likely need to edit the text quite heavily, since AI mainly builds the site structure and overall design direction. 

Squarespace offers many tools for blogging and content management. The blog supports categories and tags, which help organize content by topic. It also includes a post scheduler, multi-author support, comments, and RSS feeds for podcasts.

Templates, website editor, and style settings in Squarespace

Squarespace has apps for iOS and Android. In the app, you can do almost everything, including reviewing analytics, managing payments, editing content, and adjusting site design.

Weebly is a simple website builder for small businesses with a focus on sales. However, compared to Shopify, its e-commerce and scalability features are more limited.

Weebly homepage

Weebly is part of the Square ecosystem, not a standalone product. This is convenient if you already use Square, since you can combine online and offline sales and manage everything in one place.

The website editor itself is beginner-friendly. There are not so many design settings, so it’s easy to use even if you’ve never used website builders before.

Styles, website editor, and design settings in Weebly

Weebly has no standalone app — it’s available in the Square app. There, you can create and manage your site, view analytics, handle orders and customers, and use Square tools. 

There is no single best or worst mobile website builder among the ones reviewed. Each one solves specific tasks and fits different goals.

To sum everything up and make your choice easier, refer to the table at the beginning of the article. It includes key details about each mobile website builder, including who it’s best for, whether it has AI for quick website creation, whether there is a free version, and how much the paid plans cost.

Yes, but free plans only offer basic features. Here are the builders offering free plans:

The website creation process is different for each builder. We’ll use Taplink as an example. First, create an account. After that, you have two options: use a template or generate a site with AI.

To create a website with a template:

Step-by-step guide on how to create a Taplink website using a template.

To generate a website with AI:

Step-by-step guide on generating a Taplink website with AI.

Yes, directly. Google primarily uses the mobile version of a website for indexing. If the mobile version is broken or missing, search rankings drop. User behavior also matters. If people find a site hard to use on their phones, they’ll leave. This hurts behavioral signals and also lowers rankings.

Yes, you can. All the mobile website builders we reviewed support custom domains. Some of the builders offer to buy a domain right from them. These include Universe, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and Weebly. With Taplink and Milkshake, you need to buy a domain from a third-party provider and then connect it to your site. How to connect a third-party domain in Taplink.

It depends on the website builder. Here are the page limits for the builders covered in this article: